Description:
This 550-seat venue is one of the prime anchors of Times Square's "new" 42nd Street. Despite its name, B.B. King's seldom sticks to the blues; what you're likely to find instead is a bill full of pop, funk, and rock names, mainly from the past. The big-ticket talent runs the gamut from George Clinton and the P. Funk All Stars and John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers to Tower of Power to Jimmy Cliff and Delbert McClinton. A few more (relatively) esoteric acts such as Mort Sahl and surf guitarist Dick Dale take the stage on occasion. Tourist-targeted pricing makes for an expensive night on the town, with sometimes convoluted seating policies -- but there's no arguing with the quality of the talent. The Sunday Gospel Bunch is a genuine platter of soul-food joy.
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User Reviews for B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
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If You like Live Music and Entertaining Show
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Another thing we did was head over to The Griffin to Michael Fredo's Wednesday night party. They have a great show and an open bar from 8-9:30. Free admission too. Michael Fredo...
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- posted on 10.24.11
- by by Vanessanicole at Citysearch
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Dissapointed
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Im glad that Im not the only person whos had a bas experience here with the bouncers. Not only was the staff mad rude, for example the waiter had the biggest attitude I ever seen in...
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- posted on 09.05.11
- by by AmieeChee at Citysearch
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rude service / expensive
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This place sucks. RUDE staff (the blonde guy with the guest list, really?) and food prices that are for tourists only. Avoid at all costs.
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- posted on 07.30.11
- by by SinNYC at Citysearch
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Message from B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
Gospel Brunch Buffet Every Sunday Doors 12:30 PM Showtime 1:30 PM Featuring the World Famous- Harlem Gospel Choir All you can eat home stlye buffet! A rousing Harlem-style gospel experience right here in Times Square guaranteed to satisfy your soul and make your belly sing!
- Check our schedule
- Lucille's for lunch & dinner
- Sunday Gospel Brunch
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 212 997 4144
Address:
- 237 West 42nd Street
- Btwn Seventh and Eighth Aves
- New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood:
Times Square/Theatre District/Hell's KitchenHours:
- Call for details
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